The Shanling EC Zero is a portable Bluetooth CD player with an AKM AK4493S DAC, 3.5 mm and 4.4 mm outputs (up to 836 mW into 32 Ω on external power) and a 5500 mAh battery rated for up to 10 hours. It suits disc owners who want one player for the desk, the bedside or travel.
Who the Shanling EC Zero is for
Balanced headphone users: The 4.4 mm output gives 525 mW into 32 Ω on battery at high gain and 836 mW on external power; the 3.5 mm jack gives 122 mW and 213 mW.
Wireless listening: Bluetooth 5.3 transmits aptX Adaptive, aptX or SBC to wireless headphones and powered speakers.
Digitizing a CD shelf: It rips discs at 1x speed to a FAT32 USB drive as WAV files, with no computer involved.
Desk and hi-fi use: It also works as a USB DAC up to 768 kHz/32-bit and DSD512, and feeds an amp or external DAC through 3.5/4.4 mm line outs or a coaxial/optical S/PDIF jack.
Bedside, second room or travel: At 158 × 150 × 28 mm and 575 g with its own battery, it moves between rooms or into a bag along with a stack of CDs.
Skip it if: you want your phone to stream to it wirelessly — Shanling specifies its Bluetooth as a transmitter only, for headphones and speakers.
Shanling EC Zero key specs
DAC chip: AKM AK4493S
Headphone outputs: 3.5 mm single-ended, 4.4 mm balanced
Genuine Shanling stock. Free shipping on every order, 45-day returns, 1-year warranty.
Shanling EC Zero vs similar options
vs FiiO DM15 R2R: Uses FiiO's own R2R DAC and is rated up to 1,150 mW at 32 Ω balanced on external power; pick the EC Zero for longer battery life (up to 10 hours vs about 7).
vs Shanling EC Zero T: Same design and connections, but with an R2R DAC and a tube output stage; the EC Zero swaps in an AKM AK4493S, weighs 575 g versus 669 g and costs less.
4.4/3.5 mm phone + line outs, 3.5 mm SPDIF out, USB-C, Bluetooth 5.3
Weight
575 g
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Buying from TonePier
Is this unit genuine?
Yes. Every unit we sell is genuine and brand-new, shipped in its original packaging, and backed by our 1-year TonePier warranty and 45-day returns.
Where does my order ship from, and how long does it take?
Every order ships from our warehouse in China, with full tracking, and most orders ship within 3 business days. Shipping is free on every order; most US orders arrive within 7–15 business days and most orders to other countries within 7–20 business days — see our shipping policy for details.
What if it isn't for me?
You get 45 days to decide. Keep the packaging, keep it in like-new condition, and send it back for a refund. Ear tips unsealed for hygiene reasons are fine — we expect you to actually listen.
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